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Mount Abigail Adams — Summits 25.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871377
25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle, Mount Abigail Adams is a summit recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Abigail Adams in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871377). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Abigail Adams sits at 44.32533° N, 71.30063° W (DMS 44°19′31″ N, 71°18′02″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Abigail Adams itself. The ones closest to Mount Abigail Adams:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Five | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Madison | Mount Washington | — | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 2.8 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Abigail Adams. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Star Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Madison | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Abigail Adams.
The feature is named after Abigail Adams.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on October 7, 2010 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Abigail Adams. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.325°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Abigail Adams track the nearby Nowell Ridge (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Abigail Adams
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Adams Five | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Abigail Adams located?
Mount Abigail Adams is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Abigail Adams from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Abigail Adams?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Abigail Adams as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871377 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Abigail Adams?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Who or what is Mount Abigail Adams named after?
Wikidata attributes the name to Abigail Adams.
What other names has Mount Abigail Adams been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Abigail Adams.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880317.